Henkel's Haulin' Half-Pint
By Pete Garramone
Henkel making big speed at mid track. Photo by Pete Garramone
Here's a shot of Don Henkel's fuel digger at mid track that beat the
Ivo & Pellegrini four motor car on gas in August of 1962. Photo taken at Continental
Divide Raceway in Castle Rock, CO.
Henkel's machine at rest in the pits. Can you believe the length?
Photo by Pete Garramone
Here's
Henkel's dragster in the pits. He bought the car from Swede Erlich who
ruled the roost here in Colorado in 1959 and 1960. Erlich built the car in 1959
with an unblown gas small block and was unbeatable in 1959.
Henkel on the top end. Photo by Pete Garramone
Here's a slightly out of focus top end shot of Henkel's dragster in 1962.
This car beat Ivo's four motor car then piloted by Ron Pellegrini. Ivo had better luck with the twin than the four motor car here.
Pete" G.
comet1966@aol.com
